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Thomas Hawkins was a pioneering paleontologist who specialized in the study of prehistoric marine reptiles. This book, published in 1840, includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, two of the most fascinating creatures that ever lived. With over 30 plates that feature Hawkins' meticulous sketches of fossilized remains, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of life on earth.

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